Key findings: P6410 - Tourist accommodation, March 2005

Key findings as at the end of March 2005

Total income from accommodation increases

In the first quarter of 2005, income from accommodation was R2 005,2 million. This was due to an increase of 0,7% (R 14,9 million) from the last quarter of 2004.

Number of stay unit nights sold decreases

The number of stay unit nights sold during the first quarter of 2005 decreased by 0,6% (from 4 594 700 to

4 568 000) compared with the last quarter of 2004. This decrease could be due to the fewer number of calendar days in the first quarter of 2005 (90 days) compared to the last quarter of 2004 (92 days).

Occupancy rate increases

The occupancy rate for the first quarter of 2005 (50,3%) increased by 0,8% compared with the last quarter of 2004 (49,9%).